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2024 Title IX Regulations Struck Down
On January 9th, a federal district court in Kentucky invalidated the 2024 Title IX regulations nationwide, ruling them unlawful for exceeding the Department of Education’s authority, violating the Constitution, and being arbitrarily and capriciously enacted. Read more here.
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Electronic Bidding for Construction Contracts Now Permitted Under Recent Amendment to the Public Community College Act
The Illinois General Assembly amended Section 3-27.1 of the Public Community College Act to permit electronic submission of sealed construction bids, provided they comply with bid document authorization, electronic security measures, and secure receipt procedures. Read more here.
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Robbins Schwartz Attorneys Recognized as a Leading Lawyer for 2025
Congratulations to Robbins Schwartz attorneys for being recognized as Leading Lawyers for 2025.
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Robbins Schwartz Achieves Mansfield Certification for the Second Consecutive Year
Robbins Schwartz is committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion where everyone feels respected, is treated fairly, and has the opportunity to succeed.
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The Future of the 2024 Title IX Regulations: What to Do Now and What to Expect
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education under President Biden’s Administration released its regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The 2024 Regulations, which went into effect on August 1, 2024, significantly changed the Title IX regulations that were implemented under President Trump’s Administration in 2020. Given the results of the Presidential election, the 2024 Regulations face an uncertain future.
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Appellate Court Clarifies 2016 School Code Changes in Property Detachment Evidence
In 2016, significant statutory changes were made to how certain evidence is to be considered in situations where property owners seek to detach their property from one school district and annex to another.
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